IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Sourcing is getting smarter. To start, many organizations have already pivoted from a tactical to a strategic sourcing mindset—which can make all the difference when it comes to gaining and retaining a competitive advantage. But now, the benefits of strategic sourcing are becoming even more attainable thanks to innovation.

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Una

AUGUST 17, 2022

The figure’s head represents the top 1% of strategic suppliers to your organization. This is where strategic sourcing professionals spend most of their time, communicating directly with their top suppliers through an SRM program , and using cutting-edge procurement software to analyze spend and track risk.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 20, 2023

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters In our previous installment on Spend Matters, we discussed the rapid evolution of Supply Chain Risk Management happening within procurement organizations. And so it should.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 22, 2023

Introduction Welcome to our complete guide on the role of spend analysis in strategic sourcing. In the ever-evolving world of business, strategic sourcing has become a linchpin in corporate success. But how do we fuel the engine of strategic sourcing? Spend analysis is the catalyst for strategic sourcing.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

ChatGPT Inflation refers to the general increase in prices of goods and services in an economy over time, resulting in a decrease in the purchasing power of money. These indices track the average price changes of a basket of goods and services over time. What is inflation?

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

The procurement team manages the order, monitors quality, ensures on-time delivery, processes invoices, and handles any issues that arise during fulfillment. Common procurement metrics include spend under management, savings targets, supplier lead time reduction, procurement process efficiency gains, sustainability metrics and more.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It helps bring predictability to Strategic Sourcing, automates Transactional Procurement (or P2P cycle), and enables proactive Supplier Risk Management. Management can review orders in real-time and spend time on exceptions raised by the system. Real-time data and analytics.

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TYA Suite

MAY 13, 2025

While it may not seem as strategic or high-profile as long-term sourcing deals, operational procurement is essential. It ensures that every team has the right resources at the right time, without delays or extra costs. that offers real-time visibility into orders, inventory, and supplier performance.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

Global Reach, Real Impact Participants and speakers come from over 50 countries. Thought Leadership Consistently pushes the conversation forward from autonomous sourcing to orchestration platforms. Thought Leadership Consistently pushes the conversation forward from autonomous sourcing to orchestration platforms.

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Using financial tools can help save time and resources while improving accuracy in the budgeting process.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

through strategic sourcing and targeted cost savings is a lot easier to accomplish than a sales force increasing their revenue by 10%. Nonetheless, the time savings offered even just by classifying half of the line items is a huge amount of work saved. Saving just 2.5% A data analyst on their own won’t be able to perform this.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

through strategic sourcing and targeted cost savings is a lot easier to accomplish than a sales force increasing their revenue by 10%. Nonetheless, the time savings offered even just by classifying half of the line items is a huge amount of work saved. Saving just 2.5% A data analyst on their own won’t be able to perform this.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This technology significantly reduces manual work, minimizes errors, and speeds up transaction times. Supply Chain Management (SCM) Software SCM software offers a comprehensive view of the supply chain, enabling companies to manage logistics, production, and distribution more effectively.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This technology significantly reduces manual work, minimizes errors, and speeds up transaction times. Supply Chain Management (SCM) Software SCM software offers a comprehensive view of the supply chain, enabling companies to manage logistics, production, and distribution more effectively.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions 52

Strategic Sourceror

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Regularly updating that page and making it easily locatable on your website can help you reallocate resources so you spend more time on the core needs of your business, which increases productivity and efficiency. Enterprise resource planning software gives you that visibility. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Multi-functional technology enables you to train anywhere at any time, while ever-learning programming allows you to experiment and practice to achieve different outcomes. LavenirAI allows you to train anywhere, any time, so you can stay at the top of your game. The platform also offers supply and risk management insights.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Procurement teams are often confronted with issues such as maintaining cost control and visibility over spending, managing relationships with a diverse range of suppliers, staying compliant with a myriad of regulations, mitigating risks in the supply chain, and leveraging new technologies effectively.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Procurement teams are often confronted with issues such as maintaining cost control and visibility over spending, managing relationships with a diverse range of suppliers, staying compliant with a myriad of regulations, mitigating risks in the supply chain, and leveraging new technologies effectively.

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Procurement Software

MAY 14, 2024

Key Takeaways: Why we need Intake and Procurement Process Orchestration Streamlining of Procurement Process: Process orchestration simplifies the intricate procurement process by automating and integrating each step from intake to procurement, ensuring operational efficiency and strategic alignment with business objectives.

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Procurement Software

JULY 9, 2024

Integration with Supply Chain Direct procurement technology often requires seamless integration with the supply chain management (SCM) systems to optimise production schedules and meet market demands. This integration allows for real-time tracking of direct spend and the efficient management of direct procurement categories.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the company leverages advanced AI technologies to enhance procurement processes, focusing on efficiency and data visibility. Their platform is particularly noted for its capabilities in spend data classification, risk and opportunity identification, and supplier data enrichment.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Our services range from spend analysis and supplier relationship management to contract management, strategic sourcing, and e-procurement solutions. At EmpoweringCPO, we employ proactive risk management strategies to ensure business continuity and protect your interests in an unpredictable global market.

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Pipefy

JUNE 14, 2023

Visibility into procurement categories and effective management of categories fosters benefits like greater risk management and less costly supplier redundancies. Spend analysis is necessary for strategic sourcing. Spend analytics creates the visibility procurement teams need to complete a spend analysis.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries. In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

As a leading provider of procurement intelligence services, our mission is to empower Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and their teams with insightful, actionable data that drives strategic decision-making. It can result in stock-outs or overstock, poor quality control, and longer lead times. Let’s break it down.

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Their main objective is to ensure that supplier contracts align with the business’s objectives and protect its interests at all times. Include case studies and real-world situations to make the training content relevant and engaging. Frequent skills gaps include: Risk management – key for avoiding supply chain disruptions.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

In essence, it’s a critical business function that ensures the right goods and services are available at the right time, in the right quantities, at the right price. Real-World Examples of Companies Benefiting from These Services Several companies have experienced the transformative power of Managed Procurement Services.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

From data-driven decision making to real-time spend visibility, predictive analytics, supplier collaboration, intelligent automation, and data security, we will explore each trend in depth, shedding light on their significance and potential impact on businesses.

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Planergy

JANUARY 26, 2023

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Project Organization Risk Also considered a planning risk, this occurs because you don’t have the right staff or tools in the right place at the correct time.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

It’s a strategic function that requires careful planning, selection, and negotiation to ensure that businesses get the best value for their money. It’s a delicate balancing act, where businesses must juggle quality, cost, supplier relationships, and risk management, all while keeping an eye on their bottom line.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 5, 2023

Our goal is to empower Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and their teams by providing a suite of comprehensive managed procurement services. We believe in the power of strategic sourcing and procurement to drive significant value across organizations. Digital transformation in procurement is no longer a luxury but a necessity.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Traditional approaches to spend analysis relied heavily on manual processes and limited data visibility. Data Integration and Visibility: Connecting disparate data sources, such as procurement systems, supplier databases, and financial records, to create a centralized and holistic view of procurement activities.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 5, 2023

Procurement, which refers to the process of finding, acquiring, and buying goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process, plays a critical role in determining a company’s efficiency and profitability. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Our services range from spend analysis and supplier relationship management to contract management, strategic sourcing, and e-procurement solutions. At EmpoweringCPO, we employ proactive risk management strategies to ensure business continuity and protect your interests in an unpredictable global market.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Real-world success stories and case studies illustrating the significant impact of spend analysis on achieving tangible cost savings and procurement optimization. This enables organizations to identify top-performing suppliers, negotiate better terms, and manage supplier relationships more effectively.

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2024

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Taking your time throughout the process ensures you get the best possible match. Vendor analysis is crucial for risk management.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It is a strategic process that involves identifying business needs, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products or services. It also facilitates data collection, which can be used for analytics and strategic decision-making.

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